The Cask of Amontillado

Language and The Cask of Amontillado The Cask of Amontillado was a short story written in 1846, by Edgar Allen Poe. In this story we follow two men named Fortunado and Montesor. Montesor is out to seek revenge on his “good” friend Fortunado, a very prideful man, as he has made him look like a fool one too many times. Montesor takes his friend down the catacombs deep beneath the city to show him a cask of wine he has obtained, as wine is Fortunado’s weak point. We soon find out this is going…

“The Cask of Amontillado” is a fictional tale written by Edgar Allan Poe that describes Montresor on his quest for revenge. Fortunato, an old friend, has wronged Montresor and given him a thirst for revenge. Though his faults are not expressed in the story, his arrogant and selfish attitude likely leads to his demise. Narrated from Montresor’s point of view, this shows the inner thinking of Montresor and his murderous desires. Montresor is overwhelmed with a desire for revenge which leads him to…

In the short story “ The Cask of Amontillado”, by Edgar Allen Poe creates a mood of suspense and horror. From the details to actions and words the suspense he creates from the symbolism and irony between the two characters, Montresor and Fortunado. The mood swings that Poe has inflicted in the story shows a deep meaning. The irony and symbolism makes us the readers wonder why he made so much horror. Also the effect that he has on us the reader. First, the imagery in this short story is…

In The cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe vengeance is served viciously. Two Friends, Montresor and Fortunato destiny is determined in two ways only, revenge and murder. In the story Poe uses a feeling of betrayal to build a mysterious and seductive character before ascending to his remarkable strategy to a state of suspense. In fact, throughout the story, the reader slowly realizes that Montresor is an unreliable narrator; that whatever insult Montresor believes Fortunato committed is…

The Cask of Amontillado I, Fortunato, am a respected and feared man, since my connoisseurship in wine is divine. My other countrymen can’t be compared to me, even Montresor. Being able to achieve such knowledge in spirits, I have made some enemies along the way. I myself was aware of the problem, but I myself believe that all the things that I did wasn’t worthy of any hatred or revenge. The time of year where laughter and joy rises has come again, the carnival. For the fun had already pull me…

Summary & Response of “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allan Poe is known for literary devices, and that is why I love his stories. Every time I read his stories it excites me on how he uses literary devices. For example the name Fortunato means the fortune one, which is funny since because he was unfortunate to be the target. When it comes to Poe Allegory, and Symbolism are hard to see if whoever is reading doesn’t pay full attention to it. “The Cask of Amontillado” was a tough to figure out…

up very tragic. It could lead to massive destruction. In most cases of revenge an innocent party ends up dead. In the “The Cask of Amontillado”by edgar allan poe, the appetite for revenge continues to grow and needs to be fed. The uses of conflict, irony and characterization help create the overall theme of vengeance throughout the film. In the film, “The Cask of Amontillado” the conflict is man vs man. The major problem is between the protagonist,Fortunato and the antagonist, Montresor.…

“ The Cask of Amontillado ” written by Edgar Allen Poe. The theme of his story is a powerful tell of revenge. Montresor intends to seek revenge on Fortunato for insulting him. Montresor intends to seek vengeance in support of his family motto “ Nemo me impune lacessit “. ( No one assails me with impunity ). He uses very interesting choice of plot and mood. The plot is about Montresor wanting revenge on Fortunato because of the insult. The mood however is dark, suspenseful. The story…

relationships with other people. It seems like no matter who you meet or who you turn to someone is always looking to hurt you. You have to be careful with who you tell your business to. Edgar Allan Poe shows this in his horror story called “The Cask of Amontillado”. It tells the story of a man named Montresor aiming to get revenge on his “friend” named Fortunato. Fortunato looks at Montresor as his friend but has no idea what is going through his mind. Montresor has an evil scheme planned to…

First, I would just like to let it be known that I feel like Poe, "The Cask of Amontillado" should be nominated the best. I must admit that I really do like this short story the best is because it has a horror genre. Horror situations seem to interest me more than any other genre. The main two characters in this short story are Montresor and Fortunato. What knowledge I have gained from this story is that Montresor has had enough of Fortunato's insults and he's really wanting to seek revenge in…